Which compounds below would be expected to form hydrogen bonds?
a. H3C-CH2-O-CH2-CH3
b. HF
c. H3C-O-CH3
d. HCCl3
a. H3C-CH2-O-CH2-CH3
b. HF
c. H3C-O-CH3
d. HCCl3
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b. HF. The H-F bond is the most polar compared to the O-C and C-Cl bonds.
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HF >> HCCl3 >>>>> diethyl, dimethyl ethers.